first of all, thanksgiving is next week. (i know… how in heaven’s name is it already here?!) so ’tis the season to make pie. just in time, there’s a list of delicious, creative pies to choose from for next thursday. i am sure there will be a multitude of gluten-filled pies included. if you see one you can’t resist and it’s just a matter of needing a gluten-free crust (ie. the filling has no gluten in it), use my pâte brisée recipe below. it will make enough for a double crust pie. or cut the recipe in half for a single crust.

(i do have to add a special note: the heritage apple pie being given away from cherokee USA is the very same, very heavenly [though very gluten-filled] apple pie made by a bakery owned by the family of one of my dearest friends… it honestly may be the most delicious pie i ate in my gluten-eating life. we even served it at our texas wedding with bluebell ice cream in place of a groom’s cake. if you or friends are not required to eat gluten-free, it ships beautifully, makes a wonderful gift and will make your house smell divine as it bakes. i promise, i have no financial relationship with these folks, other than that i did style and photograph some pie shots, including the ice cream-topped slice you’ll see on the site 10 years ago. even then, i think i was paid in pie… and it was so worth it.)